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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.56, 36,963.33 and 16,731.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.56, 36,963.33 and 16,731.93 is: 23,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.56 : 36,963.33 = 16,731.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.56/36,963.33 = 16,731.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.56x = 36,963.33 × 16,731.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.56x = 618,467,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,467,925.99/26,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.96

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